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HHS alumnus Trisha Stan named to Amgen Foundation’s “Ten to Watch” In recognition of the Amgen Scholars Program’s tenth anniversary, the Amgen Foundation announced the Ten To Watch, a list highlighting the best and brightest upand-comers in science and medicine. Selected from more than 3,000 Amgen Scholars alumni, who represent 700 colleges and universities across 42 countries, the Ten To Watch is a diverse group of students that has the potential to help define the future of science. The selection process, carried out by the Amgen Foundation in partnership with the participating host institutions, sought to identify the most promising alumni who are on a path to achieving real impact in their field and emerging career. Trisha Stan, a native of

Trisha Stan Hugoton and a 2005 HHS graduate, has been named to the Amgen Scholars Program's Ten To Watch list which highlights the best and brightest upand-comers in the fields of science and medicine. In celebration of ten years of the hands-on summer research program Trisha was selected from a group

of more than 3,000 alumni of the program as part of this list. Trisha Stan Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Natural Sciences, Minerva Schools at the Keck Graduate Institute is now using the knowledge she gained through her academic research career as an assistant professor of natural sciences at the newly launched Minerva Schools at the Keck Graduate Institute. Beyond teaching, Trisha has worked to help scientists communicate more clearly with the general public through a podcast she co-founded with Stanford scientists called Goggles Optional – a weekly humorous and informative look at what’s going on in the world of science, and through a band she co-founded through the podcast,

which regularly performs songs about science (The Ten Thousand Ways). The Amgen Scholars Program gives talented undergraduates a chance to participate in cuttingedge research opportunities at world-class institutions across the U.S., Europe and Japan, including MIT, Cambridge

and Stanford. The program runs for eight to10 weeks every summer. It aids in cultivating the next generation of scientists by providing professional development and networking opportunities unparalleled by most other summer research programs. “It is impressive to see the impact that Amgen

Lions Club Peace Poster Contest winners are from the left, Joselyn Lopez, Karina Lamas, Ella Beesley, Rylee Fann, Nelly Friesen,

Scholars Program alumni are making on the world,” said Eduardo Cetlin, president, Amgen Foundation. “We are proud that since the program’s inception 10 years ago, over 100 Scholars have earned Ph.D.’s in scientific fields; with nearly 1,000 in the scienContinued to page 3

Montserrat Gonzalez, Tobias Grubbs and Alaina Gold.

Area businesses announce special Thanksgiving hours Whether you’re ready for it or not, Thanksgiving is here! In recognition, several businesses have announced special hours. The restaurants closing for Thanksgiving Day are as follows: McDonald’s, Subway, Pizza Hut, Ranchito Tex Mex, Sonic, Dominoes, Nieto’s and Antlers. These restaurants will resume regular business hours Friday, November 25. The gas stations Toot N Totum and Kangaroo Express will remain open, with regular business hours both Thursday and Friday. Eagles Landing will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. If you are needing any last minute items for your Thanksgiving dinner, Thrifty King will also be open Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Dollar General will be open Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Twisted H liquor will be closed for the

holiday and will reopen Friday. The Hugoton Chamber of Commerce and the Hugoton Hermes will both be closed Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25. Janet’s Bridal will be closing for the holiday and will reopen Friday, November 25. Citizens State Bank will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday. They will be closed Thanksgiving Day and open Friday, November 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. First National Bank will be closed Thanksgiving Day, but will have regular business hours Wednesday and Friday. Yardmaster is closing for the holiday, but will reopen for business Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Stevens County Retail Pharmacy will be closed Thursday and will be open Friday with their regular hours. Stevens County

Saturday afternoon some hay bales west and south of town started on fire. Presumably by static electricity.

It didn’t take long before five of the huge stacks of biomass belonging to Pacific Ag are blazing. Smoke could be seen from Moscow and halfway to Guymon. Monday the smoke was

Clinic will be closed for the holidays, but will be open Friday, November 25 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The clinic will have Saturday clinic November 26. Hugoton Drug will only be closed Thursday. The Animal Health Center will be closed for Thanksgiving Day and will reopen Friday. The Post Office will be closed Thanksgiving and reopen with regular hours Friday. The Cities of Hugoton, Moscow and Rolla will all be closed Thursday and Friday. Stevens County offices will be also be closed Thursday and Friday. Hi-Plains, American Implement, Bultman Tire, and Southwest Kansas Sales will be closed Thursday for Thanksgiving. They will resume business Friday, November 25. Hugoton Senior Center will be closed for Thursday and Friday. The Stevens County Library will be closed Thurday through Saturday. The library will reopen Monday. Flatlanders will be closed Thursday, but will be open at 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for Black Friday. Bultman, Inc. will be closed Thursday and Friday and reopen Saturday with regular hours. Hometown Fabrics and More will be open Thursday 9:00 a.m. to

drifting into Hugoton. Firemen had to stand watch as the fire is flanked by CRP, a hog farm and a home. There are still numerous stacks close by that can go up if the wind is just right.

6:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Stevens County Landfill will close Thursday and Friday, but will be open Saturday, November 26 with their regular business hours. Creative Specialties will closed Thursday, be Friday and Saturday, but will be available all three days by appointment. Hugoton Recreation Commission will be closed Thursday, November 24 and will reopen Friday, November 25 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. They will be open over the weekend.

Top three winners in the Lions Club Peace Poster Contest are from the left, second place Ella Beesley, first place Tobias Grubbs and third place Alaina Gold.

Lions Club announces Peace Poster winners This year the Hugoton Lions Club decided to change up the way they do their International Peace Poster Contest. Grades third through sixth participated and the Lions Club picked two winners from each of those grades. The Club hung up all eight of the winners’ posters and placed a box below each one. At that point, the kids got to be the ones who decided the winner by bringing nonperishable food items and placing them in the box below the poster they were voting for. All winners received a goody bag of art supplies and candy. The first place winner took home the grand prize goody bag with even more art supplies! All donations will be delivered to Project Hope just in time for the Holidays. Also, all of the posters submitted will be hung at Pioneer Manor for the residents to view as well. In all there were 754 food items donated! The winners were, first place Tobias Grubbs with 258 items; second place Ella Beesley with 206

items; and third place Alaina Gold with 107 items. The other top eight winners were Joselyn

Lopez, Nelly Friesen, Montserrat Gonzalez, Rylee Fann and Karina Lamas.

‘Tis - nearly - the season to be jolly! Kick off the holidays just right and show off your Christmas spirit this Friday, November 25 along with Hugoton’s Santa Committee as they carol in the holidays! Townspeople and guests are invited to gather in front of the Hugoton Area

Chamber of Commerce office at 630 S. Main Friday evening for Christmas caroling, cocoa and cookies! The annual event will begin at 6:00 p.m. Friday, and is a fantastic way to avoid the crowds of Black Friday and enjoy some good songs and great company!

Community Caroling will be Friday evening

The Salvation Army needs YOU! Next week, in the December 1 issue of The Hermes, you will find a Salvation Army “Red Paper Kettle” envelope inserted. You are encouraged to make a monetary donation to the organization “Doing the Most Good” by placing it in the envelope and mailing it to the address on the front of the envelope. The Salvation Army is the organization with those famous Red Kettles you see every holiday season at retail stores around the nation. Donations benefit local families in need. Any monies received will go to assist families with utilities, rent, food, clothing, prescriptions and other health related benefits. You may also place prayer requests in any Salvation Army Red Kettle you come across, or text your prayer Continued to page 5

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Obituaries

Moran’s Memo

Jon Creps

By Senator Jerry Moran http://moran.senate.gov

When Rural America Shines Thanksgiving is a time to gather together and count our many blessings. We take a day away from the hustle and bustle – and our all-consuming busy-ness – to pause and reflect on the things for which we are grateful. I appreciate the opportunity to be reminded each year of what’s important, to express my gratitude, and to enjoy our traditional meal (the stuffing is my favorite part). Food-filled celebrations are a time I reflect on the hard work of the people who raised our turkey, grew our vegetables and harvested the grain used to bake bread. As a kid growing up in rural Kansas, our entire community revolved around the work of getting our crops to the local grain elevator. Each year, families in our area battle market uncertainty and unpredictable weather for a chance at a successful harvest. Young people rolled up their sleeves and went to work alongside their parents, spending long days and late nights in a tractor or combine while still making certain all of the livestock were cared for. This tradition has not changed for hardworking farmers and ranchers across our state or for the next generation of Kansas kids growing up on our farms today. They learn the technical and business skills needed to run a farm or ranch, as well as the value of hard work, perseverance and working as a team to get things done. As Kansans, this work is near and dear to our hearts, but for many Americans living in urban areas, this is not the case. Thanksgiving is a time when the contributions of rural America shine, and when individuals across the country are connected by the simple but valuable tradition of a meal. It is also a time when we ought to be reminded that our safe, affordable food supply and agricultural traditions are what make it all possible. As chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations

Thanksgiving November 24

AL-ANON Family Group meets at 1405 Cemetery Road Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. Call 620544-2610 or 620-544-2854 for more information. HUGOTON LIONS CLUB meets every Second and Fourth Thursday of the month at Memorial Hall at 7:00 p.m. HUGOTON MASONIC LODGE #406 AF&AM meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. MY HOPE Support Group for any adult grieving the death of a loved one meets the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. at High Plains Public Radio, 210 N. Seventh in Garden. Call 620272-2519 for more information. BREAST FRIENDS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP for breast cancer patients meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Legacy House, at 309 E. Walnut in Garden City. For more information call 620272-2360. Every Sunday - Pioneer Manor will host a church service in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. Various local preachers will present . Coffee Shop Social Time will follow at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come. Every Monday - DivorceCare, a special help seminar and support group for people experiencing divorce and separation: Meets at My Father’s House in Hugoton each Monday at 7:00 p.m. The church is located at 207 East Sixth. To contact us if you have any questions or would like more information call 620-544-2849. Every Friday - Pioneer Manor Men’s Group 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come for the Men’s

You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O Lord Psalm 139:3-4

Subcommittee, I have had the opportunity to lead a number of fights to preserve these traditions which over the last few years have been under siege. When I am in Washington, D.C., I spend a lot of time sharing with people who are not familiar with what the rural way of life really looks like – that in rural Kansas, local economies depend on the success or failure of our ag community. From the Department of Labor’s (DOL) proposed rule to ban youth under the age of 16 from participating in many common farm-related tasks, to the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Waters of the United States rule to regulate ponds and ditches, it feels as though for years now, the federal government has been working against our traditions. That’s why I consider it so crucial to advocate for Kansas values and the Kansas way of life on Capitol Hill. We must continue to raise our voices to share our priorities – we have seen how effective we can be when we work together like we did in 2012 to successfully force the DOL to withdraw their proposed restrictions on young people working on family farms. We can appreciate this holiday’s special role in reminding all Americans how important agriculture is for all of us. We can celebrate our blessings by working to provide for those without a meal on their tables or family around them this week – by volunteering at local food banks, donating nonperishable items or inviting those we know who may be spending the holiday alone to be a part of our gatherings. My wife Robba and I are looking forward to spending Thanksgiving this year with soldiers and their families at Fort Riley. We are thankful for the hard work of farmers and ranchers across Kansas and for the opportunity to reflect on the many ways we are blessed.

What’s Happenin

Group and drink coffee with residents. Every fourth Tuesday - Free blood pressure checks are provided at the Senior Center every fourth Tuesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. Wednesday nights - Inside Out Kids at the Hugoton Assembly of God, 138 S. Main, beginning with dinner at 6:45 p.m. Program will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Rides are available by calling Pastor Ben Coats at 620-4281487 before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings. November 23-25 - Thanksgiving Break for USD 210 students November 24 - Happy Thanksgiving! November 25 - There will be Christmas Caroling in front of the Chamber Office at 630 S. Main Street at 6:00 p.m. Hot cocoa and cookies will be served by the Santa Committee.

November 26 - Small Business Saturday November 30 - Deadline to enter your recipe for the Stevens County Library’s ninth annual Recipe Swap. You can enter your recipe by visiting the SCL, or enter online at stevenscountylibrary.com. December 5 - Stevens County Commissioners will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse. - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. - Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Pioneer Manor Conference Room. December 8 - Sons of Thunder will host their December meeting at the Grant County Civic Center, 1000 W. Patterson in Ulysses, starting with a meal and fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Worship will convene at 7:00 p.m. with guest speaker Sean Schraeder of Moscow Baptist.

Visit SonsOfThunderSWKS .com for more information, or call Monty at 620-353-9507 or John at 620-952-0222. - Hugoton Aglow will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Senior Center, 624 S. Main, for fellowship and coffee. A meeting will follow at 7:30 p.m. Attendees are asked to use the Main Street entrance. December 10 - Mistletoe Market Craft and Vendor Show will take place at the Stevens County Fairgrounds in Hugoton from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Local vendors will offer unique gifts, handmade crafts, homemade goodies and other treats. Concessions will be available. December 10-11 - Free will donation Chili and Soup Supper from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at 308 Main Street in Jetmore, before the Journey to Bethlehem. Proceeds will go toward six-year-old Addison Worth’s ongoing medical expenses.

Insight

Word has been received of the death of Jon Robert Creps. Jon passed from this life at Southwest Medical Center Monday, November 14, 2016 at the age of 48. Born July 23, 1968 in Winfield, he was the son of Robert Leon Creps and the former Carol Ann Ross. Jon was a long time resident of Mosaic in Liberal. He considered the Mosaic residents and staff his family, as they were very dear to him. A memorial service was attended Tuesday morning, November 22 at the Mosaic Activities Center with Pastor

Lawrence Johnson presiding. Memorial Contributions may be sent to Mosaic in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 W. Second St., Liberal, Ks. 67901.

Silvia Romo Longtime Hugoton resident Silvia Romo, 59, passed away Friday, November 18, 2016 at Wichita. Born March 10, 1957 in Odessa, Tx., she was the daughter of Cornelio Landa and the former Maria Munoz. February 8, 1975, she and Antonio Romo Sr. were married at Monahan, Tx. Survivors include husband Antonio Romo Sr. of Hugoton; son Raul Romo and wife Brenda of Hugoton; daughter Melinda Martinez and husband Eduaro of Hugoton; her brother Cornelio Landa II of Amarillo, Tx.; three sisters, Juanita Macias of Great Bend, Evelingina Salas of Denver, Co. and Lucia Landa of Odessa; her grand children, Ismuel Urquidi, Emily Urquidi, Hayley Urquidi, Antonio Urquidi, Kevin Martinez, Louis Romo, Lupe Romo and Paul Romo Jr.; and many other relatives and friends. Silvia was preceded in death by her parents; son Antonio Romo Jr.; grandson

Israel Urquidi; two brothers, Conception Landa and Pedro Landa; and two sisters, Frances Landa and Lucinda Landa Martinez. Mass services were attended Tuesday morning, November 22 at St. Helen Catholic Church of Hugoton with burial at Hugoton Cemetery. Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home of Hugoton was in charge of arrangements. Memorials have been established for The Family. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.

David Lee Kilgore David Lee Kilgore, age 75, returned to the arms of his Savior, Monday, October 31, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. David was born May 28, 1941, to the late Ernest Kilgore and the former Sarah McQueen, in Del Norte, Co. He graduated from Memphis

High School. David and Norma Whitehead were wed September 2, 1961; together they would raise two children.

by John Schlageck, Senior Editor/Writer, Kansas Farm Bureau

It could happen again For the farmers, ranchers and firefighters who live in Barber and Comanche counties, the possibility of another “living, breathing fire monster” is never far from their minds. When they crawl into their pickups and head to town, many look back in the rear-view mirrors for signs of smoke. Nearly eight months after the fire, it’s dry, windy and residents of these two south-central Kansas counties believe it could happen again. In case you’ve forgotten, back in late March and early April, nearly 500,000 acres of pasture and farmland burned in these two south-central Kansas counties. Fires roared out of control for nearly three weeks whipped by 40-50 mph winds. Crowns from the grass were burnt to the roots and ranchers believe it may take years before the grass returns to the potential to feed cattle 100 percent. While the fire caused tremendous damage and killed livestock, the lifegiving rains that fell shortly after rejuvenated the grass and the destroyed cedar trees. “The grass greened up good,” says Dennis Rickie, Comanche County, who runs cattle and fought the fires. “In July and August we received some rains we normally don’t get but in August the water shut off.” Moisture conditions have continued

to deteriorate and it’s dry as a bone in mid-November. “As far as subsoil moisture – there isn’t any,” Rickie says. “I have to pour water in holes to drill fence posts. Four feet down, you can take an old hand post-hole digger and you can’t bring the dust out of the ground it’s so dry.” Rickie figures he still needs to finish a couple miles of fence. Some of his neighbors aren’t as lucky and must fix several miles of burnt fence. Since the fire moved through Barber and Comanche counties, most farmer stockmen are working double time – regular chores plus building fence and feeding stock. And while cattle continue to gain and do well, ranchers like Rickie supplement their early morning feeding with protein cubes. In some of his pastures spared by the fire, the Barber County cattleman feeds momma cows 20 percent cubes every other day. This time of year, the grass dries up, Rickie explains. On his short pastures, he’s feeding stock big round bales too. “I’ve got to finish rebuilding fence so I can move ‘em on to grass that hasn’t been grazed yet since the fire,” he says. “I’m worried we’re not out of this drought yet.” Driving the back roads of the counties with Rickie, I saw some dry ponds. Evidence of what Rickie is

talking about. While his family cattle operation cut back on cattle numbers because of drought the last several years, he believes a “guy still has to be leery about restocking his herd.” As the veteran cattleman ponders what tomorrow’s weather will bring, his thoughts return to the monster fire and all the help he and his neighbors received. “It’s sort of mind blowing,” Rickie says. “While we fought the fire – loads of hay arrived from folks who knew our cattle needed food.” Rickie says it wasn’t unusual to see a dozen semis, stacked high with hay, sitting waiting to be unloaded at daybreak. Friends, family, neighbors and others from miles around helped fix fence. Help came from Nebraska and throughout the Midwest, he says. “The support we received is overwhelming,” Rickie says clearing his throat. “We couldn’t have done it without them. Thanks to all.” John Schlageck is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas. Born and raised on a diversified farm in northwestern Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of experience, knowledge and passion.

Mr. Kilgore worked in patient services for Texas Tech Health Science Center. He was a member of South Park Baptist Church. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time in the mountains and fishing with his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Norma; children John and Jamie Kilgore, Le'Ann and Jim McGarity; grandchildren, Nikki Kilgore and Daniel Nelson, Nathan and Heather Altman, Jarred Kilgore, Jason Altman, Sydney Lien; great-grandchildren Tylan Austin, Daycen Austin, Tobyn Lopez, Jordyn Altman, Haylie Altman, John Kilgore, Jacob Kilgore and Cyprus Kilgore; brother Dale and Gayle Kilgore; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many close friends he considered family. A Celebration of Life service took place November 3, 2016 at South Park Baptist Church. In lieu of customary remembrances, the family suggest donations be made to South Park Baptist Church in David’s name, or to The American Lung Association.

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Shuck - Sheets Clifford and Paula Shuck of Hugoton are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Angelica Chantal Shuck to Jackson Thomas Sheets, son of Lynn and Denise Sheets of Sully, Ia. Angelica is the granddaughter of Paul and Daisy Grewell and the late Phyllis Grewell of Hugoton and Gene and Jessie Shuck of Liberal. Jackson is the grandson of Claude and Jo Nell Sheets of Spearman, Tx. and the late Thomas and Peggy Lindsey of Amarillo, Tx. Angelica was in the Hugoton High School graduating class of 2010. She attended Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Ok. and graduated in 2013 with a bachelors in Public Relations. Angelica currently works on the family’s farm, CPS Operating of Hugoton and is also managing her own farm, A. C. Shuck, LLC. Jackson attended school in Rolla until 2001. He then began attending Lynnville-Sully High School in Sully and was in the graduating class of 2005. Following high school Jackson pursued welding and robotic welding in the John Deere Program at Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, Ia. Jackson is currently a sales consultant at Aqua Shield Roofing of Hugoton. The wedding is set for December 10, 2016 in Liberal. The happy couple will reside in Hugoton after the wedding.

Frances Gaskill and Sydney Beesley auditioned for the Middle level choir and were selected to

tific pipeline pursuing masters, Ph.D.s and M.D.-Ph.D.s across the globe.” Concurrently with the Ten To Watch selection, 148 scientists from premier educational institutions in seven countries, who have acted as mentors for the Amgen Scholars Program, participated in a survey to uncover what the future of scientific research may look like. The survey looked at a number of current issues facing society and explored the next generation’s capability in solving them, while also examining tomorrow’s scientific workforce and the types of skills that will play a role in their research. With an eye to the future, 98 percent of those surveyed believe hands-on experience is an essential part of a young scientist’s training. The survey also revealed these top scientists believe there is much progress being made towards solving some of the world’s major medical problems. The results showed that a majority (81 percent) feel there will be significant progress

made in finding cures for cancer, heart disease, diabetes and malaria from the next generation of scientists. The results indicate that scientists believe cancer will have the most significant scientific progress made towards a cure, while emphasizing the creation of medications tied to a person’s individual genome. “We are privileged to work with some of the best scientists and institutions in the world to help mentor and train the next generation,” said David M. Reese, M.D., senior vice president of Translational Sciences at Amgen and member of the Amgen Foundation Board of Directors. “We believe that exposing students to hands-on research, like that provided by the Amgen Scholars Program, helps students build a solid foundation in science while fueling their curiosity to learn and grow.” Other key survey findings include: Women will play a big role in the future of scientific research.

• 72 percent of respondents feel there are currently not enough mentors and role models for women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields • 80 percent of those surveyed believe women will be in positions of power in STEM fields twenty years from now Skills and technology will change how scientists work in the labs of tomorrow. • 72 percent believe computer programming and coding will be the most beneficial skill for new scientists to learn while 52 percent identify debate and oratory skills • 92 percent said the scientists of tomorrow will have tools at their disposal that they and their colleagues could only dream of today • 39 percent believe the biomedical problems that will be solved by the next generation don’t even exist yet

• 55 percent say advances in solving medical problems will come from figuring out the best ways to use digital technology in medicine • 90 percent said that they wished the world knew scientists were also full of fun, not just books and labs A total of 17 host institutions are now accepting applications from undergraduates who meet the eligibility requirements for the 2017 Amgen Scholars Program. Financial support for students is provided by the Amgen Scholars Program, which aims to ensure that eligible students, regardless of their financial status, are able to participate. For more information about the Amgen Scholars Program, or to complete an application online, visit www.Amgen Scholars.com. Accepting applications now until February 1, 2017.

500 Monroe Hugoton, Ks. 67951-2639 Phone: 620.544.2301 • Fax: 620.544.2322 Email: svcolib@pld.com HOLIDAY CLOSINGS The library will be closed Thursday, November 24 through Sunday, November 28 so our staff may celebrate Thanksgiving with their families. Remember to stock up for the holiday weekend by 6:00 p.m. Wednesday evening. We wish all our library friends and families a safe and happy holiday! RECIPE SWAP Select your recipe and enter it in the Ninth Annual Recipe Swap and Luncheon. The luncheon will be Thursday, December 15 at 11:30 a.m. in the SCL Meeting Room. Enter your favorite recipe (your own or a "copycat") by NEXT WEDNESDAY, November 30, 2016. You can bring your recipe to the library, enter them online or email them to recipes@ steven-

sing with the select choir in Wichita Kansas February 24. Photo courtesy of Renee Beesley.

scountylibrary.com. Make your dish, bring it to the swap and receive a booklet including all the entered recipes. FOOD FOR FINES AND FEES FRIDAYS... ...are coming this December! Every Friday in December, bring food items from the list* to the library to add to our Project Hope Donation Box. For every eligible item you donate, you will receive 5% off your existing fines and fees (up to 50%). For every five eligible items you donate, you will be entered into a drawing for a Kindle Fire! The drawing will take place in January 2016. LIBRARY FACEBOOK PAGE Check out the latest news on our library Facebook page! If you are not receiving posts from the library, enter Stevens County Library into the search box and “like” a post or two. It’s the best way to get library posts into your regular feed. NOW ON INSTAGRAM!!! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/s tevenscountylibrary/. Tag your library pictures with @stevenscountylibrary to share! **Eligible Food Items** Canned fruit ¨ Canned meats ¨ Spaghetti sauce ¨ Dry pasta ¨ Rice ¨ Beans ¨ Canned chili ¨ Canned soups ¨ Canned stews ¨ Bagged cereal ¨ Pop Tarts ¨ Oatmeal

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 24, 2016)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PEARL L. WILLIAMS, DECEASED Case No. 14PR20 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified a petition has been filed in this Court by Junnae K. Landry, Executor of the estate of Pearl L. Williams, deceased, praying for final settlement of the estate, approval of her acts, proceedings and accounts as Executor, allowance for

her attorneys' fees and expenses, and the Court determine the heirs of the decedent and assign to them the real estate and personal property remaining in said estate. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 16th day of December, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., in the District Courtroom, in the Courthouse, at Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said petition. JUNNAE K. LANDRY, Executor and Petitioner TATE & KITZKE L.L.C. 1024 S. Trindle, P. O. Box 909 Hugoton, KS 67951-0909 Telephone: (620) 544-2103 Attorneys for Executor and Petitioner

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 24, 2016)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH J. LEWIS, DECEASED Case No. 16-PR-37 NOTICE OF HEARING STATE OF KANSAS, TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in this court by Mark Alan Lewis, Personal Representative of the estate of Elizabeth J. Lewis, deceased, praying that the foreign Will of Elizabeth J. Lewis, deceased, be admitted to probate and record in this court; that no administration of this estate is necessary; that the Will be construed; and that all real estate described in the Petition and all

other property owned by the decedent in Kansas be assigned in accordance with the terms of the Will. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before December 16, 2016, at 10:30 o'clock a.m., of said day, in said court, in the City of Hugoton, in Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. Mark Alan Lewis, Petitioner Richard R. Yoxall #9953 YOXALL, ANTRIM, FOREMAN & FRYMIRE, LLP 101 West Fourth Street Liberal, Kansas 67901 Phone: (620) 624-8444 Fax: (620) 624-8221 ryoxall@yoxallfirm.com Email: Attorney for Petitioner

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Fire Marshal urges fire safety during celebrations The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us and Kansas families will be coming together for a time of celebration and thankfulness. The hours spent in the kitchen preparing turkey, mashed potatoes, pies and all the other fixings, however, comes with an increased risk for household fires. The Kansas Fire Marshal would like to remind Kansans of the importance of taking safety precautions to ensure a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday. Cooking is, and has long been, the leading cause of home structure fires and home fire injuries, and according to the records collected from reporting fire departments in Kansas, home cooking fires increase significantly around the times of major holidays.

"With Thanksgiving being such a hectic holiday, with all the activity and guests in a home, it can be easy to get distracted and lose track of what is cooking in the oven and on the stovetop," said Doug Jorgensen, Kansas Fire Marshal. "We encourage all Kansans to take common sense precautions to prevent a fire tragedy on their holiday." The Office of the State Fire Marshal recommends the following safety tips for cooking on Thanksgiving: • Keep an eye on what you fry. Always stay in the kitchen while frying, grilling or broiling food. If you have to leave the kitchen for even a short period of time, turn off the stove. • Keep things that can catch fire such as oven mitts,

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wooden utensils, food packaging, towels and curtains away from the cooking area. • Be alert when cooking. If you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol, don't use the stove or stovetop. • Consider installing an automatic suppression unit attached magnetically to stovetop hoods. Shaped like small tuna cans, these units automatically put out fires when flames reach the hood. If you have a small (grease) cooking fire and decide to fight the fire: • On the stovetop, smother the flames by sliding a lid over the pan and turning off the burner. Leave the pan covered until it is completely cooled. • For an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed. • If you have any doubt about fighting a small fire: JUST GET OUT! When you leave, close the door behind you to help contain the fire. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number from outside the home. The Kansas Fire Marshal also discourages the use of turkey fryers which can lead to devastating burns and the destruction of property due to the large amount and high temperature of oil used. Those who prefer fried turkey should look for grocery stores, specialty food retailers and restaurants that sell deep-fried turkeys. For more fire safety tips, visit the Web site for the Office of the State Fire Marshal at http://firemarshal.ks.gov.

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Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.. I Thessalonians 5:16-18

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hat the Pilgrims who came to America considered it right and proper to honor God with a feast of thanksgiving, despite losing nearly half of their numbers to disease and lack of proper shelter during their first year speaks volumes about their character. That many present-day Americans see the holiday as little more than a chance to indulge the vices of sloth and gluttony perhaps says more about our character than we would wish. But we should not imagine that there was no grumbling among the Pilgrims. Surely some of them grumbled and complained about the conditions and rued the day they left European shores, and it is likely that some of them felt more like cursing God than thanking Him. But the better angels of their nature won the day, and in November of 1621 the Pilgrims celebrated a harvest with the natives, in what was the first Thanksgiving. We should take this as counsel to give thanks in all things, both in good times and in bad, in times of plenty and in times of scarcity, and to share our harvest with our families, friends and neighbors, no matter the size of the harvest or our relations with our families, friends and neighbors. Christopher Simon

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Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Life Groups Sunday Nights - 6:00 p.m. Inside Out Kids Wed. - 6:30 p.m. Student Ministry @ The Turnaround Wed. 7:00 p.m. HugotonAssembly.com

BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Roy Bogan, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult)

CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

FAITH LUTHERAN Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Kurt Hering, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.

600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715

FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus

HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 Pastor Gary Stafford Parsonage - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH 14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Pastor Gary Damron Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Blended Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.

MY FATHER’S HOUSE A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles

RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (formerly Lighthouse Fellowship) 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don Quattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.

SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Pastor - Eric Mason Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org

ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 516 N.E. Avenue 544-2355 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Rebecca Davison, Pastor Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m. Wednesday Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com

Four trees donated to Bethel Friends Church are being planted Monday morning by a company out of Missouri. They stand about 30 feet tall and are shipped in a special container pictured at right. The special machine above digs a large hole for the trees. The excess dirt was taken to the landfill.

How to Cook a Thanksgiving Turkey Mrs. Denton’s 2nd Grade How to Cook a Turkey From the kitchen of Xavier First, you buy the turkey. Next, you put the salt. Then, you put the butter. Last, you put in the pot. Then, you put the turkey in the oven. at 3:00. Next you put temtcher 4 clock. From the Kitchen of Taylan Goddard This is how to make a turkey. First, get 1 turkey. Next, put the turkey in the oven for 5 min at °40. Then, take it out and add salt and pepper on the turkey. Fourth, put 1 cup of butter and garlic on the turkey. That is how to make a turkey. From the Kitchen of Cristian Padron This is how to cook a Turkey. First, we buy The turkey. next, we get the turkey. Third ingreders we put flower water and viegnr. Four we put the turkey in the ovne I put. Five it. Six mint be done. Seven we eat the turkey. From the Kitchen of Katriauna McGlothin Thi s is how to cook a turkey. The ingredients are pepper, garlic and turkey juice. What I cook it in is a crockpot. You cook it in what you want to cook it in. Cook it for 2 hours. The degrees is 100°. I put the pepper and garlic on top of my turkey. That is how I make my turkey. From the Kitchen of Jaden Agraz This is how you cook a

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MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH 598-2455 Church 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-Apr. Youth Study Thursday - 7:00 p.m. Pastor Sean Schraeder

ROLLA EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 202 Monroe St. - Rolla, Ks. 67954 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening, AWANA’s - 6:45 p.m.

ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.

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turkey. First, Buy a turkey. Next, put salt on top of the turkey. Then, Cut the turkey in peieces on the sides. Last, Put the turkey inthe oven for 1 hour and 5 min. When it is done take it out and eat it. That how you cook a turkey. From the Kitchen of Trudy Giesbrecht This is how you cook a turkey. First, you need your ingredients. They are: One apple, one orange, one cup butter, one cup salt, one turkey and one cap spice. Next, you need instructions. They are: Make a whole somewhere in the turkey, so you can put an apple and orange in the whole. Then, you need to put the turkey in the oven for ten minutes at 300°. Then, you take out the turkey. Next, put the cup of butter, cup spice and tsp of salt on the turkey. And put the orane and apple in the whole you made in the turkey. Last, you eat the turkey. THat is how you cook a turkey. From the Kitchen of Emiya Lam Ingredients: 1 turkey, 1 tsp pepper, 1 tbs salt, 2 cup butter, 1 cup water. Now I have to show you how to make a turkey. First, add 1 can of salt. Next, add a little butter in a bowl. Then, you have to add 1 teaspoon of pepper. Last, you put in 1 cup of water. When your done with your ingredients, you have to put your turkey in the oven about 1 hour 30 dugreas. When it is done you take it out of the oven and that is how you make a turkey. From the Kitchen of Aislee Austin This is how to cook a turkey. Ingredients: salt, pepper and savory spice. First, I go buy a turkey. Next, I put the turkey in the oven for one hour temp 300. Then, I take the turkey out of the oven. Last, I spirinkle some salt, spice and savory pepper on it. Now you can enjoy your turkey for thanksgiving with your firends and family. From the Kitchen of Jenniver Quevedo Ingrients: 1 Turkey: salt: pepper: butter: spray: tray:. I am going to teach how to cook a Turkey. First, you cut the turkey. Next, you add the pepper and the salt. Then, you rub the butter all over the turkey. Then, you get spray and spray it on the tray. Then, you put the turkey on the tray and put it in the oven for 4 hours. When it is done you take it out of the oven. Last, you eat it and enjoy it with your famliy for thanckgiving. And that is how I would cook a turkey. From the Kitchen of Anna Neufeld This is how I would cook a turkey. Ingredients: salt, vineger, onion, Butter. First, put the ingredients in the turkey. Next, before you put it in the oven pluck the feathers off and clean it. Then,

put it in the oven for 4 hours then you wait and wait then get it out of the oven. Last have the best meal you ever had. yum yum! From the Kitchen of Zaydy DeLaRosa This is how I would Cook a Turkey. Ingredients: 1 Turkey. Some Sauce. 1 Butter. 2 cups of Water. 2 bags of peppers. Some salt of vinlger. This is how to cook a turkey Cooking a turkey is fun becuase you cook it. But first, turn on the oven on. next get the Ingredients. Then, cook it in The oven. Last, get it out of the oven and we eat it all! From the Kitchen of Chaz Bonsall This is how to Cook a Turkey. First, you have to buy a turkey. Ingredrents. 1 cup of vinegar, and BBQ. Next, put it in the oven for 1 hour. Then, cut the turkey into 20 pieces and put more BBQ on the turkey. Last, put the turkey on your family’s plate and everone will enjoy. From the Kitchen of JJ Conley This is how to cook a turkey. First you buy a turkey. ingredents salt and vinegar. Next, you put the turkey into the pot and the salt. Then, you put the vinegar into the pot. Then you put the turkey into the oven for four hours at 400 degees. last, you take the turkey out and cut it. You and your family can eat the turky. That’s how to cook a turkey. From the Kitchen of Cesar Raymundo This is how you cook a turkey. First, get a turkey. Next, stuf it with corits. Then, put it in the oven for 10 minets and set it for 10P degris. Last, take it out of the oven and eat it up. and that is how you make a Turkey. From the Kitchen of Alicia Don Juan Ingrediennts: Butter, salt, turkey spray, a little chicken, pepper a tray. Then, I am going to tell you how to make a turkey. First, you will put chicken and it will grow, only if you put it in the oven for 4 hours, after 4 hours you will see. This time then put pepper and salt at the same time. Time to get your tray! You will need a lot of butter so that is why you need your tray. You will put 2 times of turkey spray you will also need to put it back in the oven for 2 hours when that is done so that is how make a turkey. From the Kitchen of Reuben Cruz Ingredents black pepper, salt, greek seasoning. First go and buy a turkey. Next wash the turkey. Third, put the turkey into an oven at 300 degrees for an hour. Fourth, take the turkey out of the oven. Fith, put the turkey on a plate. That is how I cook a turkey.

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MUSEUM UPDATE proposed railroad was to fork at Springfield, the county seat of Seward County, one prong to go through Woodsdale and on west through Colorado; the other prong to go through Voorhees and on to Albuquerque, N.M., thereby leaving Hugoton out altogether. There were a few sympathizers in Voorhees as to the north side, and now, of course, they would be more so, as they wanted a railroad through their town. In this heated meeting in Voorhees, Sam Wood wrote a speech to be read. After the chairman commenced reading it, Sam Robinson arose and demanded him to stop reading, saying if Wood wanted to abuse the south side men, he must appear in person. Ted Eaton drew his gun on Robinson, but Robinson knocked him down with the

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butt of his revolver, then a dozen revolvers were drawn, but the more conservation men interfered and prevented further trouble and the meeting broke up. Robinson was arrested and tried at Hugoton for hitting assistant Sheriff Ted Eaton at Voorhees. I am of the opinion that his fine was resigned. Sam Wood was not satisfied so he sent Woodsdale Town Marshall Ed Short, Deputy Sheriff James Gerrond and Deputy William Hosley to Hugoton to arrest Hugoton City Marshall Robinson for hitting Ted Eaton at Voorhees, and bring him to Woodsdale for trial. Short was on Wood’s white racehorse, and the other two men were in a wagon, so as to take Robinson for trial. Short rode in front of Robinson’s office and called for him. He

Hugoton, 1887. Taken from “Stevens County and Its People”.

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from The Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum Beulah Carter, Curator Stanley McGill and Billy Woodworth This history of Stevens County was written by Robert O. James, taken from issues of the Hugoton Herald and Hermes and magazines and a personal knowledge of same from five years residence during the early part of the settling of Stevens County in the State of Kansas. Provided by Curator Stanley McGill. August 15, 1886, Sam Wood established the town of Woodsdale north of the sand hills. February 24, 1888, the wife of Ed Short, city marshall of Woodsdale, shot and killed herself. The couple had only been married a short time. No cause was assigned for the suicide. May 27, 1888, in a canvass pending an election to vote bonds for Sam Woods railroad scheme, a meeting was held at Voorhees. His

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came to the door. Short raised his revolver and said, “You are under arrest” and shot at Robinson, the bullet going into the door by his side. Robinson grabbed his gun close by, and they exchanged shots, but neither one was hit. Short rode south through the main street, every person at the front watching him as he passed. Mr. Chamberlain got a bullet in the doorstep just under his feet. He was chairman of the County Commissioners and Short wanted him too. When Short got to the edge of town, I saw him throw out his empty shells and put in good ones. He was scared from coming back through town, but took a bee-line east of town to another crossing through the sandhills. Two Hugoton men mounted their horses with Winchesters in hand and gave chase as to who could reach the sand ridge crossing first. Short got through before the two men got in shooting distance. Mr. Trent and I got on top of the coal shed, and watched Short whipping Wood’s racehorse at full speed, and the two men forcing their horses into high speed. That was the most exciting race we had ever experienced. May 31, 1888, at a railroad meeting in Moonlight, the bitterness of the speeches led to the drawing of revolvers in various parts of the room, but the meeting was dismissed without anyone being injured. To be continued... The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is open Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

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diagnostic & Sleep Disorders Center on meeting the high standards required for receiving reaccreditation as a sleep disorders center,” said Dr. Ronald D. Chervin, AASM president. “St. Catherine Hospital Neurodiagnostic & Sleep Disorders Center is an important resource to the local medical community and will provide academic and scientific value in addition to the highest quality care for patients suffering from sleep

disorders.” To receive accreditation for a five-year period, a sleep center must meet or exceed all standards for professional health care as designated by the AASM. These standards address core areas such as personnel, facility and equipment, policies and procedures, data acquisition, patient care, and quality assurance. Additionally, the sleep center’s goals must be clearly stated and include plans for positively affecting the quality of medical care in the community it serves. St. Catherine Hospital Neurodiagnostic & Sleep Disorders Center is directed by Dr. William Leeds with the assistance of Laura Ludlow, BSN, PA-C, and is located at 401 E. Spruce. To make an

appointment, please call 620272-2420. About the Sleep Center at St. Catherine Hospital The Sleep Center at St. Catherine Hospital is a nationally accredited program with experience in diagnosing and managing sleep disturbances. Our experienced team includes a physician who is Board Certified in Sleep Medicine, a Physician Assistant, and a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist. The team designs personalized treatment programs to manage sleep disorders in adults and children including sleep apnea, restless legs, REM behavior disorders, night terrors, nocturnal seizures, sleepwalking and various other sleep problems.

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Riggs and Jeison take first Hugoton took six middle school students to Ulysses Saturday for wrestling. Out of the six, two placed in the tournament. Riggs Martin took first in the 138 pound weight class and Jeison Coreno took first in the heavy weight class.

Jeison Coreno, third from left, stands proudly atop the pedestal after winning first place at the Ulysses wrestling tournament Saturday.

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Jeison Coreno dominates his opponent during the wrestling match at Ulysses this past Saturday. Jeison ended up winning the heavyweight class! Great job!

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Eighth grade A team beat Scott City 42 to 29. The eighth grade B team fell to Scott City 23 to 19. The seventh grade B team won 24 to 6. Saturday the Lady Eagles traveled back to Scott City to play Goodland and Colby. The eighth grade A team started the day undefeated but was short three starters on the day. They split their two games. The girls edged out Goodland 24 to 20, but fell to Colby 32 to 15. The eighth grade B team beat Goodland 43 to 11. The seventh grade teams also suffered from the absence of players but played hard. The A team lost to Colby 46 to 4 and Goodland 26 to 8. The B team fell as well to Colby 20 to 10 and Sacred Heart 22 to 11.

Molly McClure drives hard into the lane during action versus Scott City Middle School last week.

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Ivonne Chavez throws up a shot against Scott City Thursday.

HMS wins three of four at Liberal The middle school girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; teams traveled to Liberal last Monday. The girls took three of the four games against South. Seventh grade A team fell to South 9 to 14. Seventh grade B team won against South 15 to 4. Both eighth grade teams were victorious against South with A team winning 42 to 16, and B team winning 25 to 6.

Nathali Hernandez looks around for her open teammates, while Stefanny Villa and Lily Calleja work to get away from their defenders last week. Cami Maravilla dribbles the ball down the court for the HMS Eagles at Scott City last week.

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Breckyn Haar struggles to gain control of the ball, while Grace Dillinger and Jaelynn Kelley keep a close eye on the Lady Apaches last week.

Yaritza de la Rosa lines up to take a shot during action at Liberal last week.

Milly McClure, Molly McClure and McKenna Hamlin surround a Liberal player during their game last week. The girls won three out of four.

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STEVENS COUNTY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Hugoton Senior Center will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25 for Thanksgiving. Our next dance is Saturday, December 10, 2016. There is no admission fee because Hansen Mueller is our sponsor. Cottonwood will be playing live country music. Please bring a potluck. Also that day is Sew All Day beginning at 8:30 a.m. The Canasta and Pitch players meet at 6:00 p.m. Please bring a potluck. We have a display case here at the Center available for displaying collections or hobbies. This month Billy Woodworth is displaying his

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collection of Dallas Cowboys items. Please come by for a look! If you like to play pool or snooker, please join our group every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. We deliver lunch Monday through Friday to homebound people. If you are in need of our services or you know someone who is, please call the Senior Center. We will give you information about cost, menus, etc. Senator Pat Roberts’ office is available to assist you with problems you may be having with federal agencies like Social Security, Veterans’/VA issues, military cases,

Medicare, passports, and IRS. If you need help, please call his Dodge City office at 620227-2244. If you have questions concerning caregiving, legal matters, disability, health insurance, housing, etc., please call Michael Johnston at Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging at 620-2258240. Menu Nov. 24................Center Closed .............Happy Thanksgiving Nov. 25................Center Closed Nov. 28 ......Oven Fried Chicken Nov. 29.....................Taco Salad Nov. 30 .....BBQ Polish Sausage Dec. 1 ................Beef & Noodles

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Activities Thursday, November 24 Closed Happy Thanksgiving Friday, November 25 Closed Saturday, November 26 Canasta, Pitch & Potlock........................6:00 p.m. Monday, November 28 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Line Dancing..............6:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 29 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Pool & Snooker ..........9:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 30 Exercise....................10:30 a.m. Painting & Coloring ...1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 1 Exercise....................10:30 a.m.

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How to Cook a Thanksgiving Turkey Mrs. Goode’s 2nd Grade How to Cook a Turkey

mack salid get two turkeys put a limin on the Turkeys. Stuff with 10 apples 10 minis to cook Turkeys at 151 degres then Turkes is dun.

From the Kitchen of Kimberly Ingredients: Turkey 100 lbs. Beer 1 can Turkey bag salt and pepper First set the oven to 250. Then take the turkey out of the turkey bag and put the turkey bag under the turkey then put beer on the turkey put it in the oven and let it cook for 2 hours Nexs we get it out of the oven. Last, we dig in.

From the Kitchen of Maria ingredients: get a terkey one pound butter softened Cook for one hour at three hundred degrees. first, get a terkey put it in the pan. Next, put salt on top. then, put it in the oven for on hour at three hundred degrees. Last joy your turkey.

From the Kitchen of Aleah ingregients Turkey 10 lb. 1 limin squeezed tostid bred

From the Kitchen of Isais Ingredients: We get a 8 lb turkey. 6 lemon juice Directions:

First, We clean the turkey in a tin pan. Next, We put it in the oven for 40 minutes at 20*. Then, We leave it on the table for ten seconds to cool down. Last, We eat the turkey. From the Kitchen of Emily Ingredints turkey 100 lbs 2 lemon juice Butter 1/2 cup First, take out the turkey put it on a pan Next, wash it good. Then, put 2 green lemon juice. Last, put it in the oven for 1 hour and wait for it to cook then take it out and put butter on it. I hope you like the turkey.

From the Kitchen of Cooper ingredients: You will need a turkey it needs to be 1 lb. soffend butter Directions: First, put the turkey in a pot. Next, once the turkey is cooked put the butter on the turkey. Then, put it on the tabel. Last, you can eat it. Cook it for 1 hour at 230*. From the Kitchen of Eduardo ingredients: turkey five pounds soft butter salt direestions: First, put butter on the turkey. Next, put salt on the turkey. Then, put the turkey in the oven. Last, cookk it for five hours at 100*.

From the Kitchen of Isaac Alvarado Ingredients First buy a Turkey 100 lb. Next buy two Limens and scqeas the two limens on the Turkey. Then, put salt and peper, all over the Turkey. Then, put the turkey on the pan. put the pan in the oven at 500* we cook it for 1 hour and 30 minets. Last, we eat it. From the Kitchen of Tanya Ingredients, first we buy a turkey, we get the butter stick and cut hallf of it, we get the peper and put a little of it on the turkey. Next we cook it 2 hours and 40 minutes at 100*. Then when its ready we get it out of the oven. Last, we eat the turkey. From the Kitchen of Joshua Gomez Ingredients 20 lbs turkey, a haff of stick of butter and salf and pepper. First, you put the turkey in the pan and net you put the pan inside the oven at 100*. Then, we cook it for 1 hour and 16 minutes and wate until it is finish. Last, I eat it. From the Kitchen of Shaelynn ingredients: Turkey, pepper, salt and butter softened. Dirctions: Clean turkey cook turkey one hour at 400* First, put turkey on a frying pan in oven. Next, After cooking the turkey put butter, pepper and salt on top of the turkey. Last, my famly can eat! From the Kitchen of Tristin inguredients salt buter apples and blue berries after the Turkey is cooked. First I get a turkey. Next, I get the turkey out of the bag. Then, I'll clean the turkey. Then, I'll prut the Turkey in the pan then the oven. Then, I'll put apples, salt, buter and blue berries around the turkey. Last, I'll set the oven to 500 and cook for 7 seconds. How ha the turkey is 100 lbs. From the Kitchen of David Ingredients: Turkey 7 lbs. Breads cooked. 1/2 cups of water. First, cook it for 2 minutes at 100*. Next, put it in a Plastic bag. Then, Let it cool down. Last, Enjoy your Turkey! From the Kitchen of Jocelyn Ingredients: Turkey is 10 lbs. Chicken Flavor First, Take out the turkey. Next, Wash is up. Then, put it in a pan then the oven. Then cook at 250* for 37 hours. Last, My family eats it up. From the Kitchen of Lincoln Ingredents: Buy a 10 lb turkey. 15 slices of bread torn up U half stick of buter Put chickin for the stuffng Directions: First, take it out of the plastic. Second, we clean the turkey. Third, we put it in the crok pot. Fourt, we put it at a 330*. Fifrth, we

leave it for 1 hour. Sixth, once it has been in the crok pot for 1 hour then take it out. Seveth we let it cool. Eighth, we dig in. Mrs. Hill’s 2nd Grade How to Cook a Turkey From the Kitchen of Nancy Wall How to bake a turkey first, you need one spoon of peper Then, one cup of buttr Last, if you need to stuf your turky you stuf it whith chickin. now, cook it for 2 in a haf minetes I bet it will be good! From the Kitchen of Kynli First you get the turky then you get 5 teespoons of brown surgar and humey then you Bake it then take a piatr then poot letis on the platr then pep and solt on it then poot the turky on it and you have thancksgiveing at your home. From the Kitchen of Migel Don Juan First you go buy the turky. Second you birn it. Then you get reddy. last you invite your family, friend, grandpas. From the Kitchen of Clayton Grubbs First, you need one spoon of pepper, stuffing a turkey a season. First you melt the Ice on the turkey. then you put it in a crockpot and put the tempitcher at 80 degreas after that is done you stuff it. Then you put on season, Last you heat it at the same tempitcher. After it's done heating, you take it to the table and serve it. That's how you make a turkey! From the Kitchen of Dayamit Frst you biy the turkey and then you biy the plate too you need hot water and you need little clips too and you poot the oven to 150 and you need glovs for you cant brny your hans and you need to put the turkey for 1 awrs and then you injoy!!! From the Kitchen of Eli Camacho! I think I know how to cook a terkey. So this is how catch a terkey and cook it up and If I were you I'd put salt!!! From the Kitchen of Cristopher first, get a turkey and then put oven then get smash potatoes and corn. From the Kitchen of Brandon First, find a turkey and kill it. Next, take it to your house put it on the oven to 10 minutes or less. Take it out of the oxen. Eat it. From the Kitchen of Carter first you get your ingredients. the first thing you need is a turkey. put your turkey in the oven for an hour. When you are waiting make or buy some stuffing For your turkey. then put your stuffing in the Turkey. Then eat it.

Avoid the lines - get outside for Black Friday The best deals in stores can usually be seen on Black Friday, but the best price of all will be seen at Kansas State Parks: free. Spend Black Friday outdoors, hiking, biking, or just relaxing at a Kansas state park and you’ll not only find yourself a little happier and healthier, you’ll also be able to give your wallet a rest. That’s a win-win. Kansas state park daily vehicle permits are not required November 25, Black Friday, as Kansas joins REI in celebrating “OptOutside.” REI, a Seattle-based outdoor recreation and sporting goods giant, is going to close on Black Friday and encourages everyone to spend the time outdoors. Be a part of this movement by posting a picture of you or your family at one of the 26 Kansas state parks on Black Friday to In-

stagram or Twitter with the hashtags #myksstatepark and #optoutside and be entered into a drawing for a free cabin stay. Think you can find a better deal than that? Learn more about Kansas state parks at ksoutdoors. com/State-Parks, including information on facility updates, directions and how to make reservations. Kansas state parks are open yeararound, though water is available only at camping areas with frost-free hydrants during winter. Black Friday, park offices will be closed, as well as over the weekend, but weekend visitors can pay user fees at any self-pay station. Hunting and fishing licenses can be purchased online at ksout doors.com and wherever licenses are sold.

Hugoton Camera Club photos feature “Trains” Hugoton Camera Club convened for their November meeting Thursday, November 17, 2016 at the craft room at the Senior Center. Attending the meeting were Clyde Lighty, Lowell Stanley, Ruthie Winget and Shila Moore. Lowell Stanley was the first place winner of the photo

contest. He entered his photo of a train crossing the Cimarron Bridge at Arkalon east of Liberal. He was prepared to wait several hours for a train to pass on the bridge, but fortunately, the train came fairly quickly. Ruthie Winget took second place with her photo of the

Iron Horse train displayed at Garden City at the Lee Richardson Zoo. For the December meeting, President Judy Hickert is planning a Christmas excursion to Liberal, for a meal and to observe all the beautiful Christmas lights. The date will be announced later.

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Parsons wins high honors with Pistol Packin Picasso Judy Parsons of Hugoton, competed at the 2016 Ranch Horse Congress Horse Show that took place November 46, 2016 at the Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex in Tulsa, Ok. Parsons achieved great success at this year’s Ranch Horse Congress earning the Ranch Horse Congress Reserve High Point Amateur All Breed as well as four Reserve Champion medallions. Parsons would not have been able to achieve such success without her horse, Pistol Packin Picasso. Each year, the Pinto Horse Association of America, Inc.,

Lowell Stanley is the first place winner of the Hugoton Camera Club’s November photo. The pictured train is crossing the Samson of the

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hosts the Color Breed Congress at the Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex in Tulsa. This year the PtHA hosted the Ranch Horse Congress Show for the first time. Participants showed an array of classes from reining to ranch trail classes. Exhibitors from 38 states and Canada competed at the Color Breed Congress Horse Show. There were nearly 1,000 horses, making up nearly 16,000* judged class entries. Incorporated in 1956, the Pinto Horse Association of America was formed to encourage the promotion of

quality horses, ponies and miniatures with color and to establish a registry for maintaining their pedigrees and records. Currently, the association serves approximately 47,000 members and boasts more than 150,000 registered Pintos. For more information about the 2016 Color Breed Congress Horse Show and a complete list of the show results, please visit www.color breedcongress.com. To learn more about the Association, visit www.pinto.org or call the PtHA Headquarters at 405491-0111.

GCCC offers free holiday music concerts The Garden City Community College Department of Music has a variety of musical concerts on tap over the holiday season. Please note some of the concerts have been changed from originally scheduled times, due to the fact that some students will be traveling to the national football championship in Yuma, Az., Saturday, Decem-

ber 3. The small ensemble/jazz ensemble and band concert will be Tuesday, November 29 at 7:30 p.m. The choral vespers concert will be Sunday, December 4, at 7:30 p.m. The guitar and rock ensemble will be Monday, December 5, at 7:00 p.m. All of these concerts will be in the Pauline Joyce Fine Arts Auditorium.

Also on tap is the popular “Tuba Christmas” that will be Saturday, December 10, downtown Garden City from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission to all of the concerts is free! For more information about GCCC musical holiday offerings call 620-276-9540.

Highway Patrol joins other state police for CARE

Second place winner of the camera club was Ruthie Winget with her photo of the Iron Horse

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SOCIAL SECURITY NEWS By Randy Ayers Social Security District Manager in Dodge City WHILE SHOPPING ONLINE, VISIT SOCIAL SECURITY “Black Friday” is the busiest shopping day of the year, with people lining up at midnight for deals as they begin the busy holiday shopping season. More people than ever are taking advantage of online holiday deals. “Cyber Monday” is the day internet-savvy people search for deals, all online. You’re smart, and you probably already know there’s more than one way to find value on the internet. For example, Social Security offers many online services to the public — and they’re free and secure! Doing business online with Social Security will also save time. The feeling of instant gratification is like clicking submit on that online shopping cart. Here are some of the most popular online services you’ll find at www.social security.gov. Each site is safe and secure. Need a replacement Social Security card? You may be able to request your replacement card without visiting a local Social Security office. Still working and wondering what future Social Security benefits you might receive? The online Social Security Statement is a smart service that is a hit with the millions of people who’ve used it. Your

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The Kansas Highway Patrol will join other state police and highway patrol agencies across the nation in the Combined Accident Reduction Effort (CARE). CARE is a program the agencies participated in several years ago, with the goal being increased safety and ease of travel on the nation’s roadways. KHP will be re-incorporating CARE into its efforts over the Thanksgiving holiday period. The State and Provincial Division within the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) is renewing the CARE traffic safety effort. Many of the CARE mobilizations will coincide with other special enforcement efforts the Patrol participates in during the holidays. CARE’s mission and objectives consist of: 1. Strict traffic enforcement to obtain voluntary compliance in the areas of: • Alcohol and drug-related offenses. • Maximum speed limit laws. • Not driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license. 2. Ensuring, through promotion and enforcement of seat

belt laws, the use of life-preserving equipment in vehicles to reduce injuries and fatalities occurring in motor vehicle crashes. 3. Demonstrating a harmonious cooperation in traffic enforcement efforts between member jurisdictions to obtain voluntary compliance in order to eliminate hazardous violations. 4. Maintaining an efficient movement of traffic. 5. Reducing motor vehicle crashes through the enforcement of other crash-causing violations. 6. Employing high visibility patrols on designated CARE

highways during holiday periods. “I am very pleased that CARE is once again becoming a national effort. This will leverage the resources of multiple agencies across the nation to curb fatalities in a year when we’ve seen an increase in fatalities,” said KHP Superintendent, Colonel Mark Bruce. “This focused effort between states, along with numerous other special enforcements, will undoubtedly have a positive impact in the reduction of crashes and the deaths and injuries they cause.”

PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 24, 2016)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of HAZEL R. MILLER, Deceased. Case No. 2016-PR-000036

Administration and to Admit Will to Probate. You are required to file your written defenses thereto on or before December 16, 2016, at 9:30 a.m., in this Court, in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition.

NOTICE OF HEARING /s/Becky L. Kobler, Petitioner THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that on November 15, 2016, a Petition was filed in this Court by Becky L. Kobler, heir, devisee and legatee of Hazel R. Miller, deceased, praying for Informal

DAVID J. HARDING #8439 Attorney At Law 515 Russell Avenue WaKeeney, Kansas 67672 (785) 743-5511 Attorney for Petitioner

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(First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, November 10, 2016)3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Jewell Burrows, deceased, CASE NO.16-PR-35 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that on November 3, 2016, a Petition for Probate of Will and Issuance of Letters Testamentary was filed in this Court by Kenneth Burrows, one of the heirs, devisees and legatees of Jewell Bur-

rows, deceased. All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the Estate within the latter of four months from the date of first publication of notice under K.S.A. 59-2236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, 30 days from actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred. Kenneth Burrows, Petitioner James A. Kuharic, #08952 Brollier, Wolf & Kuharic Box 39, Hugoton, KS 67951 (620) 544-8555 Attorney for Petitioner

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History From The Hermes Compiled by Ruthie Winget Thursday, November 2, 2006 Mr. and Mrs. Felix Trujillo will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary November 2, 2006. Felix and the former Eloise Cruz were married at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Clayton, N.M., November 3, 1956. Thursday, November 1, 2001 Bill Hittle was named president of the American Paint Horse Association during the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thirtyfirst annual convention in Tampa, Fl. October 2, 2001. Thursday, October 29, 1981 The cost of mailing a first class letter will rise to 20Â˘ beginning November 1, 1981, Postmaster Ed Starkey reminds customers. Thursday, November 12, 1981 Janet Sutton, a local talented artist, is currently displaying her art work at the Stevens County Library. One of her creations is a stained glass work in which she used a horse as the subject. Janet took her first painting lesson from Maryruth Greenwood. Friday, October 30, 1931 This is a continued report of when Hugoton City Marshall C.H. Newman was shot

and killed by Fred McBee. Marshall Newman died in Epworth Hospital at Liberal. The trial of Fred McBee, accused of the murder of C.H. Newman, city marshal of Hugoton, was called for trial Wednesday of this week. The defendant was brought into court when he waived formal arraignment and entered a plea of not guilty to an information filed against him by the state charging him with murder in the first degree. A motion was filed by the state asking that H.I. McBee, sheriff of this county, be disqualified from acting as sheriff during the trial of this case. The motion and affidavit set forth that H.I. McBee was a brother of the accused. Judge Rindom sustained the motion and C.E. Prine, a member of the city council and county coroner, was appointed as acting sheriff for the trial. Ed Flummerfelt, a deputy sheriff, was appointed bailiff. The defendant was in direct custody of Sheriff Henderson of Haskell County, who brought him to Hugoton from Sublette, where he has been confined in jail since the alleged murder was committed. Six attorneys are appearing

in the case; four for the state and two for the defendant. Langdon L. Morgan, county atttorney of this county, is in direct charge for the state. Elvin Kramer of Hugoton is one of the assistants; the law firm of Davis, Hazzard & Crosswhite of Dodge City and Greensburg have been employed by the Newman family to assist in the prosecution as special counsel; Senator Davis and Mr. Hazzard, his partner, are here taking an active part in the prosecution. Morgan and Kramer are natives of Stevens County, both young men, both ambitious, able and energetic. Senator Davis, member of the legislature and chairman of the Judiciary committee of the Senate, is one of the celebrated criminal lawyers of the state with years of successful experience behind him. He brings to the case a profound knowledge of the law and is merciless as a prosecutor. Mr. Hazzard, his law partner, is a younger man but a most successful practitioner. On the defense side W.E. Eddy is chief counsel. He is an old timer in Stevens County and southwest Kansas. For years he was county attorney for this county, is shrewd and the

trial of a criminal case, especially the defense, is meat and drink to him. He likes it. G.W. Sawyer, his associate, a practicing attorney of Liberal,

is a good lawyer with a large practice in southwest Kansas. To be continued next week.

Above is the picture of G. C. Smith and the well drilling machine which he built here in Hugoton as it was at work on the Sam Young farm southwest of Hugoton, drilling its first well. The well was drilled to a depth of 227 feet in five days actual drilling. It has fifty feet of water, and is capable of supplying the general farm needs and irrigating a garden. Mr. Smith built this well drilling machine here in Hugoton from

Giving Thanks!!

Who are YOU thankful for?

If any readers have pictures or memories for the history page of the Hermes, please bring them in to Ruthie Winget at the Hugoton Hermes Newspaper.

parts of different machines which he gathered without cost. The work was done by himself during his spare time, with the exception of a little welding work which was done at the Farrar blacksmith shop. He is very well pleased with the way the machine made its initial run. Mr. Smith will be seen at the right in the picture. Taken from the November 6, 1931 issue of the Hugoton Hermes.

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Program Designed to Help Producers Deal with Historic Agricultural Downturn Average net farm income down more than 95 percent on some Kansas farms. From grain growers to cattlemen, plummeting farm income across the country has agricultural producers searching for ways to survive the current, historic farmeconomy downturn. A new, one-day Kansas State University program, “Top 10 Considerations to Navigate a Struggling Farm Economy”, is planned in eight communities across Kansas. The program was developed by K-State Research and Extension to help producers think critically about how their farms might withstand the tough times. The program will address some of the most critical aspects of farming operations – especially important in this time of low commodity and livestock prices. Kansas Farm Management Association data showed average net farm income, on an accrual basis in 2015, at $4,568 – down more than 95 percent from $128,731 in 2014. Each presentation topic

will provide a framework to evaluate options and opportunities. They include: maintaining working capital; restructuring debt; managing machinery expenses; family living expenses; enterprise diversification; safety nets; income tax management and more. Presenters include nationally renowned K-State agricultural economists including Allen Featherstone, professor and agricultural economics department head, and Art Barnaby, professor and extension agricultural economics state leader. Also featured are Mykel Taylor, assistant professor and extension farm management specialist, and Gregg Hadley, assistant director of K-State Research and Extension. Other K-State faculty members and KFMA economists will discuss key topics important to today’s producers. The program in each location starts with sign-in at 8:30 a.m. followed by the program beginning at 9:00 a.m. Lunch is included. Registration is requested at least eight days prior to the specific program you plan to attend. Program dates, locations

and telephone numbers to call for registration: • December 7 – Olathe Olathe K-State Olathe Campus, 22201 W. Innovation Drive – 913-294-4306 • December 15 – Parsons – Southeast Research and Extension Center, 25092 Ness Road – 620-724-8233 • January 18 – Salina – Ambassador Hotel, 1616 W. Crawford – 785-392-2147 • January 19 – Topeka – Shawnee Co. Farm Bureau, 3801 S.W. Wanamaker – 785-232-0062 • February 6 – Hays – KState Agricultural Research Center, 1232 240th Ave. – 785-628-9430 • February 7 – Dodge City – Knights of Columbus Hall, 800 Frontview – 620227-4542 • February 8 – Colby – City Limits Convention Center, 2227 S. Range – 785-4604582 • February 15 – El Dorado – Butler County Community (4-H) Building – 316-3219660 Details about the program are available online at www.agmanager.info/even ts/top-10-considerationsnavigate-struggling-farmeconomy.

The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) and sponsoring partners will conduct the 2016 Youth and Women’s Celebrity Pheasant Hunt at Waconda Lake (Glen Elder Reservoir) Saturday, December 10. The event will begin at 7:15 a.m. with breakfast in the Hopewell Church basement at Glen Elder State Park, followed by a pre-hunt safety program. Hunters, guides, and mentors will then spend the remainder of the morning and early afternoon hunting various limited-access refuge areas around Glen Elder Reservoir. Lunch

will be provided by the Waconda Lake Association. Youth ages 11-16 and women are eligible to apply for this hunt, which is designed to provide comfortable and positive hunting experiences for new or beginning hunters. Previous hunting experience is not required, and some shotguns and ammunition can be provided for those without equipment. Hunters must apply no later than December 1 by calling the Glen Elder Area Office at 785-545-3345 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Forty spots will be available.

A unique aspect of this event is that participants will interact with and hunt alongside a few Hero-Celebrities invited to serve as hunting mentors. Past mentors include former professional athletes, television personalities, and military personnel who have recently returned from deployment. Participants can also visit trap shooting stations that will be set up west of the KDWPT Glen Elder Area Office. From 1:30 to 4:00 p.m., the public is welcome to enjoy shooting at the stations. All participants will receive a commemorative item from the event, as well as additional prizes provided by sponsors. The hunters’ banquet and dinner will be Saturday night. All event participants are invited to attend and will be asked to RSVP for the banquet when they sign up for the hunt. For more information on this event, or to serve as a volunteer mentor, contact Chris Lecuyer at 785-5453345.

Youth and Women’s pheasant hunt at Glen Elder Reservoir

The 2016 Youth and Women’s pheasant hunt is December 10.

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Kansas State Wildlife Action Plan is approved by USFWS The Kansas State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) comprehensive revision was approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) November 1, 2016. SWAP is a dynamic conservation tool for natural resource and land managers and other experts who are dedicated to conserving the state’s most vulnerable wildlife. The document identifies the state’s top priority species and habitats needing conservation, and it provides potential conservation actions that can address the threats these species and habitats face. Mandated by the USFWS, SWAP documents must be revised every ten years. The state’s eligibility for receiving State Wildlife Grant (SWG) funds is dependent upon having an approved SWAP. The revised plan considers many of the changes Kansas

The Kansas State Wildlife Action Plan is dedicated to conserving the state’s most vulnerable wildlife. and its wildlife have experienced since the original plan was created. The most notable changes under the current revision were the inclusion of climate change and the development of Ecological Focus Areas, or geographically explicit areas identified as priority areas for future conservation. The plan also highlights past projects and success stories implemented through the SWG program since the origi-

nal plan was developed. The revision, coordinated by Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), was a collaborative and strategic effort that included conservation organizations, academic institutions and other stakeholders, as well as input from the public. To view the Kansas State Wildlife Action Plan, visit ksoutdoors.com/Services/Kan sas-SWAP.

KDA offers cost share for egg candling unit The Kansas Department of Agriculture has funds available for a cost share to Kansas agricultural producers for egg candling units made possible by a U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal State Marketing Improvement Program grant. KDA will reimburse Kansas egg producers 50% of the cost of a single egg candling unit up to $100 per unit until funds are exhausted. Reimbursable costs must be incurred during the period June 7 through Decem-

ber 15, 2016. The deadline for the application is December 15, 2016. The FSMIP grant provides matching funds to state departments of agriculture, state agricultural experiment stations, and other appropriate state agencies to assist in exploring new market opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products, and to encourage research and innovation aimed at improving the efficiency and performance of

the marketing system. KDA is committed to encouraging growth of the Kansas agriculture industry, and grading eggs provides additional market opportunities for poultry farmers. For application details, go to the KDA Web site at agricul ture.ks.gov/egg-candling. If you have questions, contact KDA agribusiness development coordinator Billy Brown at 785-564-6752 or Billy.Brown@ ks.gov.

Forage and Grassland Council Conference will be December 13 The Kansas Forage and Grassland Council will host its Winter Conference and Annual Meeting Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at the Sedgwick County Extension Education Center, 7001 West 21st Street in Wichita. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the conference kicks off at 9:00 a.m. A Grower Panel will be part of this year’s program along with breakout sessions led by Kansas State University and industry experts coving topics including: Forage/Pasture Insect Control, Late Season Burning and Sericea Lespedeza Control, Range Beef Cattle Nutrition and Management; Forage/Pasture Fertility Management, Mineral Supplementation in Grazing Cattle, Wheat Grazing Management. “Forage Profit Strategies” will be the keynote address by Dr. Don Ball, Professor Emeritus Auburn University and author of the books “Southern Forages” and

“Practical Forage Concepts”. The full agenda is available on the KSFGC Web site, https://ksfgc.org/annualmeeting/. Individual Conference Registration is available for a reduced fee in advance, as well as at the door, and includes lunch and both KSFGC and AFGC membership for 2017. Additional registration information for businesses, vendors, and forage industry boosters can be found on the KSFGC Web site. To register go to https://kansasfgc. files.wordpress.com/2015/1 0/ksfgc-2016-wc-flier3.pdf,

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Rolla News Wednesday, November 23 No School Thanksgiving Break Thursday, November 24 Thanksgiving Day No School Thanksgiving Break Friday, November 25 No School Thanksgiving Break Thursday, December 1

Junior High Basketball vs. Deerfield at 4:30 p.m. Friday, December 2 No School High School Basketball (JV) vs. Goodwell at 4:00 p.m. High School Basketball (V) vs. Goodwell at 6:30 p.m. High School Scholars Bowl Leaving at 8:30 a.m. for Quest

Brooke and Raegan qualify for Honor Choir The Southwest Kansas Music Educators Association (KMEA) had tryouts for the District Honor Choir Saturday, November 5 in Dodge City. Two Rolla sophomores qualified for the Honor Choir. Brooke Hinds and Raegan

Hinds will be performing December 3 in Dodge City. Brooke and Raegan are the twins of Christopher and Alesia Hinds. Congratulations to both of you and good luck in the State selection process!

Look who’s new

Kallenbachs welcome newest granddaughter Ray Lee and Dana Kallenbach have some great news to share! Their newest granddaughter has made her appearance! Lainey LaRay Marquez was born November 6, 2016, to Nathan and Lindsay Marquez of Stillwater, Ok. She weighed eight pounds and 12 ounces. Big sister London is up to the task of being a big sister and welcomed her new sibling with open arms. Paternal grandparents are Paul and Dava Marquez of Miami, Ok. Great grandparents are Garland and Barbara Beeks of Hugoton, Carroll and Charlotte Kallenbach of Rolla, Mary and David Boswell of Miami, Ok., Juanita Marquez of Los Ange-

Paige Claassen and Deserae Schwindt pose with their project which tied for first place overall in the high school division. Photo courtesy of Patti Warren.

Gavin LaRue is the top winner in the third grade through eighth grade division.

Winners listed for annual Science Fair Rolla has once again hosted their annual Science Fair. Moscow and Elkhart joined the Rolla students in exhibiting a number of fantastic exhibits. Eighth grader Gavin LaRue placed first overall in the third grade through eighth grade division with his project titled “Don’t Drag Me Down.” There was a tie for first place in the high school division, with sophomore Brooke Hinds and her

project called “Oils vs. Antibiotics” and juniors Paige Claassen and Deserae Schwindt with their continuing project of “Soil Profiles.” These winners and many others will be eligible to exhibit their projects at the Regional Science Fair this spring. More science fair results will be available next week. Congratulations to the top winners and to all the exhibitors for a job well done!

Brooke Hinds ties for first with her project in the high school division.

Rolla Girl Scouts pose with some of the canned food they gathered while helping Rolla Hope with the food drive. Pictured in back, left to right, are Gabby Bolin, Yareli Cruz, Natalie Villegas,

Brynlee Williams and Hannah McCurry. In front are Emmalee Reza, Elena Reza and Samantha Martinez. Photo courtesy of Jamie Mason.

les, Ca. and Charlene Hensley of Casper, Wy. Congratulations to all of you!

Lainey LaRay Marquez Photo courtesy of Dana Kallenbach.

Rolla Junior High Student Council hosts food drive contest for Rolla Hope Rolla Hope has been blessed by the power of the Rolla student body and staff. The junior high student council and their sponsor Suzanne Murray decided, as a philanthropy project, to host a contest with all the classes to see which classes could bring in the most

“pounds” of food for the annual Rolla Hope Food Drive. The collection takes place during November. Then the food is divided into baskets, with this year’s helpers being the Rolla Girl Scouts. The baskets are then delivered to families in the community. The project has grown ex-

ponentially over the years. This small, rural school brought in 1227 pounds of canned and boxed items. The contest winners were fourth grade, sixth-seventh grade, and juniors. Congratulations to the winners who will enjoy a sundae party, courtesy of the junior high student coun-

cil. An attitude of gratitude for Rolla Hope, the Rolla Girl Scouts and the Rolla Junior High StuCo for all their hard work in helping make Thanksgiving a special holiday indeed!

[In the July 28 column earlier this year, my Aunt Donna described the Santa Fe house in which her family lived. Eventually they bought a house on the south side of the tracks and “moved into town.” This is her story about their upgrade.]

made arrangements for some of our local talent to perform on the radio in Liberal. I was a soprano in those days and I sang a solo on the radio called “The Umbrella Man.” I also sang in a duet with my best friend, Lesta Lou Light1. We sang “Carolina Moon.” I remember that we had to stand on a chair or bench of some kind to reach the microphone and when we finished, I jumped down to the floor, making a rather large thud on the air waves. Those at home who were listening to the performance wondered and asked about that thud. “I loved singing and performing and wanted to be a part of the local high school band. Naturally, I was not old enough, but because my sister and brother were in the band, I remember being allowed to stand on a chair in front of my brother’s girlfriend, Coral Chambers, who played the bass drum for the band. I would hold the drum stick and she would hold my wrist and I got to play. Coral loved me and spoiled me just as my brother did. “It seems as though I got sick quite a lot when I was very young, especially in the winter. I had the measles and scarlentina, which is a milder

form of scarlet fever. I remember when I had to go to the hospital in Liberal to get my tonsils out and when I woke up from the anesthesia my throat was sore and I wanted water. The nurse told me that I couldn’t have any water. I started crying and screaming. Soon, the nurse brought me some ice in a glass. Gratefully, I ate the ice then shortly threw up. It was the very thing they were trying to prevent. “The local doctor who had delivered me and performed the tonsillectomy was old Doc Ellis and he died the year I turned 7 [1937]. The following year, Dad bought his house, and we moved into town. The distance was probably about two blocks from our Santa Fe house, but it was IN town and when I had to go to the store for Mom, I could run out the back door, go through a weedy yard and be on Main Street in a minute. “The Ellis house was quite a change from our Santa Fe house. It had indoor plumbing! It had many large rooms and we had grass in the front yard as well as flowers and a trellis-covered arbor in the driveway where a beautiful flowering vine grew and pro-

vided shade. “We even got some furniture for this house. We got a new gas powered refrigerator and a chrome dinette set for the kitchen. Through the purchase of the house we acquired an old cabinet which had a metal framework and glass shelves, sides and a glass door with a metal fastener that sealed the cabinet tight. “Our next-door neighbors to the north were Mary Edith2 and Annabel Spears. They lived with the McEwens, their grandparents. Their parents had separated or divorced. Mary Edith was about two years older than me and Annabel was about one year younger than me. In the summer, we went to the swimming pool together, impatiently waiting a whole hour after lunch before we could get in the pool. The pool was located in the city park just one block east of our houses. For a little tiny town like Rolla, they certainly did well to have a park for kids to play in.”

“During the time that I lived in the Santa Fe house I learned to sing many songs, and when I attended Grade School it seemed like I was always in an Operetta. I remember the one that I starred in was ‘Hansel and Gretel’ and I was ‘Gretel.’ I was very quick to learn and memorize not only my lines but every other cast member’s as well. I could and would cue them the next lines if they forgot. The boy who played ‘Hansel’ was Ernest Higgins. At that time, I hated Ernest for reasons neither reasonable nor nice. I thought Ernest was an ugly boy with bright red hair and a freckled face. He was from a poor family and I absolutely hated holding his hand in the play because they were so rough. As I said, unreasonable reasons but those were my thoughts at age six or seven. “I not only performed in several plays and operettas but had an opportunity to sing on the radio as well. Mr. Bufford, our music teacher,

1 Lesta Lou Light continued to live in Rolla and eventually married Scott Muse. Their first-born was Danny Muse. 2 Mary Edith Spears eventually married James Settle who worked for the Hugoton gas company. Their first-born was Kathy.

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Moscow News by Judy Hickert

Wednesday, November 23 NO SCHOOL – THANKSGIVING BREAK Thursday, November 24 NO SCHOOL – THANKSGIVING BREAK

Friday, November 25 NO SCHOOL – THANKSGIVING BREAK Tuesday, November 29 Junior High Basketball vs. Walsh

Barbara Maerz hosts Bridge Club

The Thursday afternoon Duplicate Bridge Club met at the Hugoton Senior Center, with Barbara Maerz serving as hostess. Jan Black had

the high score for the day, and Sandy Campbell low score. Judy Hickert will be the hostess December 1.

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KHP gives tips for safer Thanksgiving travel This week Kansas roads will be busy with holiday travelers going to and from their destinations. The Kansas Highway Patrol will mobilize, along with other law enforcement organizations across the state, to participate in the annual Special Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP). The enforcement program is courtesy of a grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation. The STEP program will run in conjunction with the Patrol’s participation in the CARE (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) program, the Patrol is revitalizing, along with state police and other highway patrols across the nation. The Patrol and other agencies will focus on impaired drivers, child passenger safety laws, and seat belt use among travelers of all ages. Because of the STEP campaign funding, there will be more law enforcement officers on Kansas’ streets and highways during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday period when travel increases in Kansas and across the nation. Before hitting the road for travels, the Patrol encourages motorists to take the following things into consideration: • Make sure your vehicle is in good working order. Check tires’ tread depth and air pres-

sure; check the vehicle’s fluids, exhaust system, and other mechanical equipment. If traveling in cold conditions, make sure added precautions are taken for the cold weather. • The vehicle should also be stocked with items that would be beneficial if you were involved in a crash, such as: bottled water, blankets, nonperishable food, first aid kit, and flashlight with extra batteries. • Make sure to plan your route of travel and communicate this to your family, in case you are involved in a crash or experience mechanical problems with your vehicle. • Charge your cell phone before you leave in order to make important calls if needed. • Dress for the weather. If you plan to travel in cold weather make sure you have a coat in the vehicle, and warm shoes in case you need to stop for any reason. • Check your route of travel for road conditions and/or construction work or other delays before you leave. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) provides a 511 road condition hotline for motorists to use. Call 5-1-1 from any phone, or visit www.kandrive.org to check roads in the state of Kansas. If travelers are in need of

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assistance on a Kansas highway, they can dial *47 (*HP) for the Kansas Highway Patrol, or dial *582 (*KTA) on the Kansas Turnpike, and we’ll send someone to assist. We wish all of our travelers a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! The Patrol reminds motorists not to drink and drive, and do not let your friends or family drive while impaired. If you consume alcohol, call a friend, family member, or taxi service for a sober ride home. Submitted by the Kansas Highway Patrol.

Consumer Alert by Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt Deadline approaching for RadioShack gift card refunds Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt reminded Kansas consumers that the deadline for filing for a refund for unused RadioShack gift cards is quickly approaching. Consumers have until December 2 to file a claim for a refund of unused gift card balances under the terms of a U.S. Bankruptcy Court order.

Gift cards that were purchased from RadioShack, the RadioShack website or any of its authorized sellers will be refunded at 100 percent of the balance. Cards acquired in any other way will not be treated as a priority claim, meaning those claimants may not receive payment. Schmidt cautioned consumers that no one associated with this settlement would contact them to ask for

personal or financial information, or to request any payment. Consumers who are asked for such information or payments should be wary of potential scams and refuse those requests. More information on how to file a claim is available on the attorney general’s consumer protection website at www.InYourCornerKansas.or g or by calling (800) 4322310.

Kansas Weekly Gas Prices Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have fallen 3.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.89 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has fallen 1.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.13 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 3.2 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 16.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 8.6 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 5.4 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago. According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices November 21 in Kansas have ranged widely over the last five years: $1.92 per gallon in

2015, $2.69 per gallon in 2014, $2.93 per gallon in 2013, $3.19 per gallon in 2012 and $3.19 per gallon in 2011. Hugoton Gas Prices Monday, November 21 Thrifty King - $1.93 Toot n Totum - $1.87 Kangaroo Express - $1.87 Brown-Dupree - $1.95 Eagle’s Landing - $1.90 "As motorists pack their bags and prepare to head out for Thanksgiving, gas prices are falling across much of the country," said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy. "With a record amount of travelers, motorists will be facing congestion not only on highways but gas stations. But at least low gas prices have lingered for much of this year. Keep an eye on word from OPEC over the holiday weekend- there could be some surprises at a major meeting to decide the fate of an oil production cut."

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main well under all-time record highs as oil prices will likely remain confined between $40 and $60 for much of the next year," he added.

DAR meets at the Grant County Adobe Museum Saturday, October 5, the Byrd Prewitt Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at the Grant County Adobe Museum in Ulysses. Before the business meeting Ginger Anthony of the museum staff presented a program: "Preservation and Conservation". Besides ideas for preserving and conserving genealogy and history she brought with her some materials that could be used along with explanations and sources. Thanks to the museum and its staff for making the Byrd Prewitt Chapter welcome at their facility.

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Shop Stevens County for all your Christmas list needs The holiday season is underway, and most local residents have quite a list of friends and family to buy the perfect Christmas presents for. Avoid the awful Black Friday crowds this weekend, and get the most bang for your buck by keeping it local! Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce members have got you covered no matter your gift recipients' desires! Why not pick up the perfect present at Hugoton Drug? Their inventory includes countless items your friends and family would love to receive - from candles and cards to the perfect piece of decor for their home. They also have gift certificates if you just can't decide! Lynnie's Nest Photography offers amazing photo packages to capture family memories you'll treasure this season, and for years to come. A little pam-

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pering is just the ticket for many people - stop by RJ's Hair Salon for the best hair care products or a gift certificate for a haircut or styling. If their interests run a bit more "John Deere green", stop by American Implement! They have men's, women's and children's apparel, as well as warm jackets and toys. Are you thinking of making a grand gesture this Christmas? Check out Ghumm's Auto Center for a great selection of new and used vehicles, or any number of essential service packages including oil changes and tire rotations to keep their ride in tip-top condition. You can also pick up a gift card for Squeaky Clean Car Wash so their wheels stay extra shiny this winter. Do they enjoy a more "hands-on" approach to vehicle maintenance? Then get them a gift certificate at Southwest Kansas Sales/Car Quest so they can buy any parts or accessories they need. Southwest Kansas Sales also boasts many Verizon devices and accessories. Maybe your favorite father-in-law is a DIY fanatic - stop

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would be a "staycation" - and a swim in the indoor pool - at the Stevens County Inn. For gifts to please everyone on the list, take them out for supper at Antler's Bar and Grill in Moscow, Hunny's BBQ in Guymon, or McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Sonic or China Restaurant in Hugoton. Expose your guests' tastes to some fantastic barbecue by hitting up Oklahoma Smoke when they bring their trailer to Hugoton. Make a truly special gift basket with items from Thrifty King, or make grocery shopping cheaper by giving a gift certificate! For the person who has everything, stop by First National Bank and withdraw some cold hard cash to stuff in their stocking! You can also get a number of interesting and unique gifts at Citizens State Bank - a Visa gift card, proof sets or Olympic coin sets. A gift subscription to The Hugoton Hermes is the gift that keeps on giving for 52 weeks a year! Seward County Community College's bookstore at their campus also has tons of exclusive SCCC themed apparel and goodies for the true Saints fan on your list. Don't forget the reason for the season this year and remember the less fortunate with your Christmas shopping. Donations for Pheasant Heaven, Project Hope and Peace House Ministries are appreciated year round, but are especially crucial this winter. Call Brad Musgrove at 620-5444388, Debbie Nordling at 620-544-8528 for information about Project Hope and Patty Bultman at 620-428-2046 to find out more about Peace House Ministries.

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by Hi-Plains Lumber for a one-of-akind gift certificate or all the items he needs to complete his latest project! Does your mom, grandma or sisterin-law love redecorating? Stop in at Finishing Touches for a gift certificate for window treatments or other special home decor items. Flatlanders Farm and Home has something for just about everyone! Pick up coveted Yeti mugs and coolers, specialty food items, wax melts, apparel, boots, guns and way more at their store. Is there a clothes addict on your list? Make sure to check out Relentless Boutique and Imports Valles for stylish and affordable apparel at the height of fashion. Hometown Fabrics N More has something for everyone - including gift sets, beautiful fabrics, specialty furniture and much, much more! Stevens County Hospital Auxiliary’s Little Gift Shop in the Corner has lots of new additions for anyone on your list! A truly unique idea this Christmas season

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